Entry Categories
2 CATEGORIES FOR 2018 Awards of Excellence: The Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers Industry Awards recognise excellence in maintenance, design and construction across both residential and commercial landscaping projects completed by members of Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers. Entries open: Friday 11 th May 2018 Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers Industry Awards information night: Wednesday 20 th June 2018 Stage one expressions of interest close: Friday 22 nd June 2018 Stage two documentation submissions close: Friday 20 th June 2018 Judging will commence the week of: Monday 23 rd July 2018 Mentor program: We are excited to offer a new service to entrants for the 2018 season. A number of senior members will be available as mentors to those entering the awards for the first time, or to previous entrants who would like further advice. If you would like to speak to a Mentor, please contact the office on 1300 365 428 or admin@landscapingvictoria.com.au General Eligibility: Please note that for all award categories, entrants must hold full membership with Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers (students and provisional members are not eligible) excluding Apprentice of the Year. NOTE: Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers reserves the right to withdraw any category or to collapse two or more categories into one should insufficient entries be received, or the entries received do not meet minimum entry requirements or do not gain minimum points to be judged as winning entries deserving of the title of excellence. Affected entrants will be contacted and will then have the right to withdraw and have entry fees refunded. Awards Summary 1. Landscape Management and Maintenance (Residential) 2. Landscape Management and Maintenance (Commercial) 3. Hard Structures in the Landscape 4. Landscape Design Under 60sqm 5. Landscape Design 60 to 200sqm 6. Landscape Design over 200sqm 7. Plants in the Landscape 8. Rising Star 9. Commercial Landscape Construction Under $500k 10. Commercial Landscape Construction Over $500k 11. Pool in the Landscape 12. Residential Landscape Construction Under $30k 13. Residential Landscape Construction $30k to $75k 14. Residential Landscape Construction $75k to $150k 15. Residential Landscape Construction $150k to $250k 16. Residential Landscape Construction over $250k 17. The Natural Built Environment 18. Feature in the Landscape (Grant Saltmarsh Memorial) 19. Supplier of the Year 20. Apprentice of the Year 21. Landscape of the Year Cost of entry: all entries will be charged at a flat rate of $100 +GST per submission, excluding Apprentice of the Year which has no associated cost for entry. Cover image credit: Design and build by Steve Taylor, COS Design, photo by Tim Turner Photography. Other images from Unsplash.com www.landscapingvictoria.com.au
CATEGORIES FOR 2018 3 Landscape Management and Maintenance (Residential) The emphasis for this category is on the maintenance works undertaken in the landscape. Entries will be assessed on how well the contractor achieves the outcomes of the maintenance program contract, the management, monitoring and reporting procedures in place and the value of the program against the appearance and health of the garden. Landscape Gardener Category where that business offers maintenance as a service Landscape Designer Category where that business offers maintenance as a service Registered Landscape Builder where that business offers maintenance as a service Evidence must be supplied that entrant has been providing maintenance on site for at least 12 months at the time of judging. Please note that this does not have to be in the form of a contract, but ideally some form of written documentation should be in use. Project Brief, Management Plans (if available), Client details, Photos, copy of quote/contract and On-site judging (if required). Overall professionalism, weed management, water efficiency, maintenance program, reporting systems, chemical use, manual skills, health of plants etc. Domestic applications are eligible for entry. OHS management plan up to date.
4 CATEGORIES FOR 2018 Landscape Management and Maintenance (Commercial) The emphasis for this category is on the maintenance works undertaken in the landscape. Entries will be assessed on how well the contractor achieves the outcomes of the maintenance program contract, the management, monitoring and reporting procedures in place and the value of the program against the appearance and health of the garden. Landscape Gardener Category where that business offers maintenance as a service Landscape Designer Category where that business offers maintenance as a service Registered Landscape Builder where that business offers maintenance as a service Evidence must be supplied that entrant has been providing maintenance on site for at least 12 months at the time of judging. Please note that for Commercial entries this should be in the form of a contract or other written documentation. Project Brief, Management Plans (if available), Client details, Photos, copy of quote/contract and On-site judging (if required). Overall professionalism, weed management, water efficiency, maintenance program, reporting systems, chemical use, manual skills, health of plants etc. Commercial applications are eligible for entry. OHS management plan up to date.
CATEGORIES FOR 2018 5 Hard Structures in the Landscape The emphasis is on construction skill and methodology. Registered Landscape Builder (Domestic or Commercial) where that business offers landscape construction as a service Business must hold RBP certification. RBP certificate, Project Brief, Project Plans, Project Contract, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if applicable) and Name of Designer, Building Permits and Project Specifications. Overall professionalism, construction set out 2D and 3D, material quality, gaps and joins, cuts, control joints, drainage, degree of difficulty etc. Both Domestic and Commercial applications are eligible for entry. All hard surfaces within the job can fall under the assessment, or it is possible to isolate one single element (this must be described in the application form, otherwise all Hard Structures will be considered for judging).
6 CATEGORIES FOR 2018 Landscape Design Landscape Design under 60m 2 Landscape Design > 60m 2 and < 200m 2 Landscape Design > 200m 2 The emphasis is on design and should never be confused with the quality of construction, although this will have some influence on how the design is graded. Landscape Designer Registered Landscape Builder where that business offers design services None Project Brief, Project Plans, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if applicable) and Name of Contractor, Project Specifications, RBP certificate and Building Permits, Project Contract etc. Overall professionalism, graphic representation, design development, design aesthetics, design function etc. Domestic applications are eligible for entry from small space courtyards/roof gardens to acreage, and Commercial applications executed in any public space relevant to the specific size category. Entrant must be the author of the design.
CATEGORIES FOR 2018 7 Plants in the Landscape The emphasis is on design/layout and good installation will have an influence. Judges will also look at how well existing planting has been incorporated into the project space. Landscape Gardener Category where that business offers soft landscape as a service Landscape Designer Category where that business offers soft landscape as a service Registered Landscape Builder where that business offers soft landscape as a service Entrant must be the author of the plant design/plan/ schedule. Project Brief, Project Plans, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if applicable) and Name of Designer, Planning Permits (if available), Project Specifications and Project Contract. Overall professionalism, plant scale, plant selection, planting techniques, integration of new and existing, overall impact, design integrity and creative use of plants/creative response etc. Both Domestic and Commercial applications are eligible for entry.
8 CATEGORIES FOR 2018 Rising Star This award identifies an up and coming business whose operation reflects the qualities and values of the Association. Landscape Gardener Landscape Designer Registered Landscape Builder (Domestic or Commercial) Business must be less than 5 years old (Business Registration Certificate must be provided) Details of 3 projects inc. Project Brief, Project Plans, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if applicable), RBP certificate (if applicable), Building Permits and Project Specifications, Project Contract etc. Must also supply Business Plan, OH&S policy, copies of quotes etc. Applicants will be assessed on professional skills, client liaison skills, business acumen and innovation, and their level of passion for the industry. Assessment is based on inspection of three (3) nominated projects or designs, presentation of a business plan at an interview, and client references. Additional contribution to the industry will also be taken into account.
CATEGORIES FOR 2018 9 Commercial Landscape Construction Commercial Landscape Construction under $500,000 Commercial Landscape Construction over $500,000 The emphasis is on construction and should never be confused with the integrity and success of the design, although this will have some influence on how the project is graded. Registered Landscape Builder (Commercial) Business must hold RBP certification as required to be a member of this category, must have proof of CoInvest payment to employees. Project Brief, Project Plans, RBP Certificate, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if required), Name of Designer (if applicable), Project Specifications, Building Permits, Contract including any variations etc. Overall professionalism, client satisfaction, site management, contractual obligations, construction set out 2D and 3D, material quality, gaps and joins, cuts, control joints, drainage, soil preparation, plant selection, statutory and utilities requirements etc. Commercial applications where the contracted price of the landscape falls within the entry parameters.
10 CATEGORIES FOR 2018 Pool in the Landscape This category is open to Construction and Design Members. Subject to the entrant profile, the emphasis is on construction and/or design. The integrity and success of the design will have an impact on the successful construction and vice versa, therefore each is integral to how the project is graded. Registered Landscape Builder (Domestic) Landscape Designers If both the Builder and Designer are LV Members, both parties will receive due recognition for this award category, regardless of the main entrant name. (If both parties are LV members, a joint application is recommended) Construction Business must hold RBP certification as required to be a member of this category. RBP certification (especially relevant to Pool Building), RBP certificate, Project Brief, Project Plans, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if required), Name of Designer, Project Specifications, Building Permits, contract and variations etc. Overall professionalism, client satisfaction, construction set out 2D and 3D, material quality, gaps and joins, cuts, control joints, drainage, soil preparation, plant selection etc. Residential applications.
CATEGORIES FOR 2018 11 Residential Landscape Construction Residential Landscape Construction under $30K Residential Landscape Construction $30K $75K Residential Landscape Construction $75K $150K Residential Landscape Construction $150K $250K Residential Landscape Construction over $250K The emphasis is on construction and should never be confused with the integrity and success of the design, although this will have some influence on how the project is graded. Registered Landscape Builder (Domestic) Business must hold RBP certification as required to be a member of this category. RBP certification, Project Brief, Project Plans, RBP certificate, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if required), Project Specifications, Building Permits, Contract including variations, and Name of Designer (if applicable) etc. Overall professionalism and quality of presentation on final product, material quality, gaps and joins, cuts, control joints, drainage, soil preparation, plant selection etc. Residential applications where the contracted price of the landscape falls within the entry parameters, noting that cost of variations are to be considered in the final price.
12 CATEGORIES FOR 2018 The Natural Built Environment Consideration should be given to evidence of sustainability practices across the entire project from design consideration, material selection and work procedures. Landscape Gardener Landscape Designer Registered Landscape Builder (Domestic or Commercial) Business must hold RBP certification if the construction of the landscape requires a Building Permit. Project Brief, Project Plans, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if applicable), RBP certificate (if applicable), Name of Designer/Contractor, Building Permits, Project Specifications and Project Contract. Overall professionalism, client satisfaction, water sensitive urban design, ecology and biodiversity, waste prevention and minimisation, plant selection, construction materials and construction practice, maintenance, degree of difficulty etc.
CATEGORIES FOR 2018 13 Feature in the Landscape (The Grant Saltmarsh Memorial Award) The emphasis is on how well the feature serves as a keystone to the entire project. Landscape Gardener Landscape Designer Registered Landscape Builder (Domestic or Commercial) where that business offers design services. Business must hold RBP certification if the construction of the feature requires a Building Permit. A whole landscape is not eligible to be considered a feature. The feature must account for less than 50% of the overall landscape. Project Brief, Project Plans, Client details, Photos, On-site judging (if applicable), RBP certificate (if applicable), Building Permits, Project Specifications and Project Contract. Overall intent of feature, selection of feature, installation, theme, originality, success of feature within the landscape etc. Both Domestic and Commercial applications are eligible for entry. The entrant must be the author of the design.
14 CATEGORIES FOR 2018 Supplier of the Year (refer to the online Voting Form when released for full details) This award is a great way to recognise and reward good business practice, and acknowledge the support that our Supplier Members provide to the industry. The businesses should have demonstrated exemplary business practice in the areas of: Customer service excellence Quality products and product knowledge Effective communication Efficient point of sale and after sale service Recognise and acknowledge good business practice in our Association Suppliers None All Supplier members are automatically entered and members vote for the Supplier of the Year category via an online form. Member votes determine the winner of this category. Voting is open to all members of Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers, and takes place in the form of an online Voting poll with a 3, 2, 1 Brownlow-style system.
CATEGORIES FOR 2018 15 Apprentice of the Year This award recognises the outstanding achievements of an individual in an area critical to the ongoing success of the industry. Open to apprentices who are employed by Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers Members. This can include all apprenticeship types, construction, horticulture, nursery etc. Nominee must hold an active apprentice as at the 1 st of July, 2018. Previous winners of this Award are not eligible for nomination. Previous entrants who did NOT win are eligible for entry, pursuant to still being an active apprentice as at 1 st July 2018. Assessment of the Apprentice of the Year category is based on reports from the employer and his/her teacher, as well as an interview with the nominated apprentice. Apprentices nominated by their employers are judged on their work skills, academic grades, attitude to work, and professional approach. Additional skills and/or achievements, such as participation in World Skills, are also taken into account. Please note there is no entry cost for nominations for Apprentice of the Year.
16 CATEGORIES FOR 2018 Landscape of the Year Landscape of the Year is awarded to the best overall project from the winning entries across all entries. It is the project itself that is deemed the winner of this category. Where the project has been entered into multiple categories by different Members (e.g. a Designer has taken out a Design Award, and a Builder has taken out a Construction Award for the same project) both parties will receive recognition. Cost of entry: all entries will be charged at a flat rate of $100 +GST per submission, excluding Apprentice of the Year which has no associated cost for entry.